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News Archive: July 2026
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StyroCyclers collection event August 4th
Port Townsend StyroCyclers’ next collection will be on TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 10:00 to noon, at Fort Worden Battery Putnam (near Alexanders Castle, 229 Alexanders Loop for your GPS). We do not post signs.Be prepared to find us on your own. RESIDENTS OF EAST JEFFERSON COUNTY ONLY. Stay home if the weather is bad (high winds …
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PTMTA regular Board Meeting August 4th
Members are invited to submit topics or questions to ptmarinetrades@gmail.com or attend the 5:30 meeting on August 4th at the PT Sailing Association club house.
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Marine Trades ‘live-aboard’ guidelines
Based on recently requested information, here is some information regarding Live-aboards in our Port of Port Townsend specific to our marine trades workforce. June 19, 2026 Marine Trades Live-aboard Guidelines The Port of Port Townsend recognizes that marine trades employees are a vital part of the Port’s success. We understand that finding housing in Port …
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Manufacturing specific grant opportunity
Hi Jefferson County Manufacturers, I wanted to alert you to a manufacturing specific grant opportunity from ImpactWA – one of the speakers from the manufacturers’ round table in October. They are partnering with the Dept of Ecology on a Lean and Green grant to reduce waste and increase operational efficiency. The EDC does not participate …
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Edensaw Bingo: Cancer Foundation Fundraiser reminder 7/22/2026
July 22, Wednesday 7-10PM EDENSAW COMMUNITY CANCER FOUNDATION (ECCF) Founded in 2007 by employees and owners of Edensaw Woods, the Edensaw Community Cancer Foundation ECCF was created to provide financial assistance to cancer patients and their families in East Jefferson County Washington. What makes ECCF unique is that it is powered by the people who …
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Charley Kanieski in Sitka; A nice place to be
Charlie keeps a travel blog. This seemed relevant to share with all of its Port Townsend connections.. A Nice Place to Be
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Free Webinar 7/14: ‘Paying yourself as a biz owner’
SCORE WEBINAR Title: Paying Yourself as a Business Owner: Build a Sustainable Owner’s Salary Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time – New York. (ie., 10:00AM WA) Duration: 60 minutes As a business owner, you make sure your vendors, employees and operating expenses are paid, but your own compensation often comes …
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Be Whale Wise: Know the new rules
Boaters can “be whale wise” and help protect critically endangered orcas by following a new set of guidelines. Here’s what you need to know. By Clare Ogle and Conor Agnew, Be Whale Wise Read on…
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